burp
noun
an ejection of stomach gas through the mouth; belch.
burping
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present participleof burp.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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It’s just like clockwork, if I have any solids during the day of the show, around song seven, I start burping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“He wasn’t eating, constantly coughing and burping and was just uncomfortable, but you just put your trust in the medical staff,” he added.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2024
Mulaney, 42, also shared the same hospital photo on his Instagram grid and added a short video of their daughter spitting up on him while he was burping her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2024
She’s pleased insurance covered the procedure, and she’s getting a handle on the involuntary burping.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2024
“There’s your baby,” I say and she pats its back like she burping it, nods.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
